COMMUNICATIONS 08 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS Flashcards
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Who is responsible for maintaining radio discipline and determining message priority?
Dispatcher
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
TRUE/FALSE
Operators of radio-equipped vehicles must maintain contact with the appropriate Borough dispatcher at all times.
TRUE
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
If a unit is relocated, how does it identify themselves over the department radio?
If a unit is relocated, give its original identity first, followed by the words “acting” and the appropriate branch of service and unit number.
EXAMPLE: “Ladder 9 acting Ladder 2”
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
The name or unit number of a member with a minor injury may be transmitted over the Department radio after requesting _______.
“MIXER-OFF”
The name or unit number of a member with a minor injury may be transmitted over the Department radio after requesting “Mixer off.”
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
TRUE/FALSE
Signal 10-45 shall not be used to indicate a fatality or injury to an on-duty member. In lieu, initial notification of a fatality or serious injury to an on-duty member shall be made to the dispatcher via a “Mixer off” message. (This notification shall not include the name or unit number of the fatally or seriously injured member and shall be followed immediately by a telephone notification with full particulars). As soon as possible thereafter, particulars shall also be telephoned to the Fire Department Operation Center.
TRUE
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
When transmitting a message that requires a reply, what must be done?
Each transmission requiring a reply must conclude with the letter “K.”
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
An urgent over the department radio means?
All radio traffic shall cease. An urgent message is to be transmitted.
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
TRUE/FALSE
Since information transmitted from the scene of an incident may be critical to all concerned, the Radio Dispatcher shall not switch the “Mixer off”, unless specifically requested to do so by the unit transmitting the message.
TRUE
The Radio Dispatcher shall switch the “Mixer off” if the names and/or units of injured members are being received, and/or information associated with the transmission of a 10-41 is being received.
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
When in quarters, a unit with a non-operable AT/SP or PC/ATS must maintain current status with the dispatcher though the use of ________________.
When in quarters, a unit with a non-operable AT/SP or PC/ATS must maintain current status with the dispatcher though the use of the DEPARTMENT TELEPHONE.
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Companies reported standing fast are not to be considered in service until _____________________.
THE INCIDENT COMMANDER REPORTS THEIR RELEASE.
Companies reported standing fast are not to be considered in service until the Incident Commander reports their release.
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
What is the indication that your conversation with dispatch has been concluded?
Your call will be considered terminated when the dispatcher acknowledges receipt of message and concludes with “Dispatcher Number 000, Time 00:00.”
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
In the event a first call is not acknowledged within ____ seconds, press the handset button and repeat the call. Do not make more than _____ attempts to contact the dispatcher. If the ______ call is not acknowledged, assume the radio is inoperative and transmit your message from another mobile unit. If no radio response is received after ______ attempts have been made from another mobile unit, or there are indications of a problem with the borough radio frequency (dead air), the member operating the radio shall switch to the _________ frequency and advise the citywide radio dispatcher of the difficulty being encountered on that borough frequency. Upon receipt of this message, the citywide radio dispatcher shall verify the operability of that borough frequency and advise the unit accordingly. If the member is unable to communicate with the citywide dispatcher by radio, contact the ________ or _________ dispatcher via ___________.
In the event a first call is not acknowledged within 30 seconds, press the handset button and repeat the call. Do not make more than THREE attempts to contact the dispatcher. If the THIRD call is not acknowledged, assume the radio is inoperative and transmit your message from another mobile unit. If no radio response is received after THREE attempts have been made from another mobile unit, or there are indications of a problem with the borough radio frequency (dead air), the member operating the radio shall switch to the CITYWIDE frequency and advise the citywide radio dispatcher of the difficulty being encountered on that borough frequency. Upon receipt of this message, the citywide radio dispatcher shall verify the operability of that borough frequency and advise the unit accordingly. If the member is unable to communicate with the citywide dispatcher by radio, contact the BOROUGH or CITYWIDE dispatcher via TELEPHONE.
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
For vehicles transporting explosives, explosive magazines or areas where blasting operations are in progress, What is the distance in feet that h.t. and cellphones should not be used?
150 feet
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
For vehicles transporting explosives, explosive magazines or areas where blasting operations are in progress, What is the distance in feet that apparatus, marine and post radios should not be used?
300 feet
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Apparatus radios are protected from a “stuck button” if the apparatus radio is depressed for longer than _________ an audible alert signal will alert the user that the transmission has been automatically interrupted.
1 min
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
How do you transmit lengthy messages over the department radio?
To transmit a lengthy message, it is necessary to release and re-depress the transmitting button at intervals of one minute or less.
10-1
10-1
CALL YOUR QUARTERS OR ANOTHER UNIT
10-2
10-2
RETURN TO QUARTERS
10-3
10-3
CALL DISPATCHER BY TELEPHONE
10-4
10-4
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
10-5
10-5
REPEAT MESSAGE
10-6
10-6
STANDBY
10-7
10-7
VERIFY ADDRESS
10-8
10-8
IN SERVICE BY RADIO